Opinion

Article by Adrian Leach, CEO of World Travel Protection When the first lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly a year ago...

This article is by Rob Stummer, CEO Asia Pacific, SYSPRO With the globalisation of markets and economies the world over, it is common practice for...

 Mining is often seen as a traditional, slow-moving sector, but right now it is undergoing a high-tech revolution. Innovation is not just a matter of staying technologically ahead; it is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and enhancing operational efficiency.

Dr Herbert Hermens, head of Australian-owned manufacturer Keech, has dismissed the notion that automation will force people out of jobs as unfounded and “alarmist”. Mr...

The ongoing pandemic and supply chain disruptions have led many manufacturers and distributors to explore the benefits of a digitalisation strategy to remain resilient

Sustainability topics have continued to rise to near the top of the agenda for many manufacturing CEOs. More and more we are seeing their commitments published along with their investment in delivering environmentally sustainable business. But how well are companies doing, what else can be done, and who’s setting the example?

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

After 5 years of painstaking work, leading micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro injection mold thin wall cannulas in very high volumes.

Post-processing is a hot topic in the area of additive manufacturing (AM), which is unsurprising as in many applications, the post-processing step(s) can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, while simultaneously keeping an eagle eye on the unswerving need for precision and repeatability in production.

As coronavirus introduces new factors into the business equation and accelerates others, manufacturing needs to look to 5G to support its journey to Industry 4.0.